Kunigami and Yoron Reenact Exchange of Goods to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Okinawa’s Reversion

Kunigami and Yoron Reenact Exchange of Goods to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Okinawa’s Reversion

Kunigami Mayor Yasushi Chibana (second from the right) and Katsuo Tabata, head of the Yoron association for commemorating Okinawa’s reversion (third from the right) exchange wood from Kunigami and goats from Yoron (morning of February 28, Ginama Fish Harbor in Kunigami)


March 1, 2022, Ryukyu Shimpo

By Kotaro Nagamine

 

Kunigami – On February 28, representatives of Kunigami and Yoron, Kagoshima reenacted the exchange of goods between the two towns that occurred regularly before World War II. The exchange was one event commemorating the 50th anniversary of Okinawa’s reversion to Japan.

 

At approximately 11 a.m. on February 28, a fishing boat from Yoron arrived at Ginama Fish Harbor in Kunigami carrying goats. Mayor Yasushi Chibana of Kunigami greeted the boat, and exchanged wood from the Okinawa pine for the goats. The wood was provided by the Kunigami Forestry Association. The towns plan to reenact a meeting on the water and to light torches in both towns on April 28. The wood provided by Kunigami will be used as fuel for the torches in Yoron. Katsuo Tabata is the head of the Yoron association responsible for the commemoration of the reversion. He brought the goats to Kunigami and spoke about the history between the towns, saying, “I pray that the exchange between our two towns will thrive.” Mayor Chibana said, “Let’s work together to make sure that the events planned for April 28 are a success.”

 

(English translation by T&CT and Ellen Huntley)

 

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